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As I have said countless times in the past, I have coulrophobia – AKA a fear of clowns – and with the reboot of It coming out this year, it is safe to say that I am going to be terrified in the theater. Hell, these past 12 months have given us films like 31,Clowntown and Circus Of The Deadshowing us that the genre of the clown[s] is definitely coming! Don’t get me wrong though, there actually have been clown themed movies that I actually enjoyed like Killer Klowns From Outer Space, and even the original TV movie of It, but this is because films like Killer Klowns are extremely cheesy, and have that “fun and quirky quality” to them. [Though, if I am being honest, “It” did scar me as a young child]

Enter Clowntergeist– and yes, that is the film’s actual title – 2017’s first horror film featuring a killer clown. More specifically, this is a horror movie about a clown that is possessed by a demon and stalks around a small town; leaving messages [dates and times] on balloons in order to tell his victims exactly the moment when he will kill them. Watching the trailer, Clowntergeist seems to be a mix of The Ring, It, and even a shade of Poltergeist! It looks, as far as design, completely ridiculous and possibly terrible. But with the right friends, it also looks like it could be fun; being a film that is not meant to be taken overly seriously.

[the villain of CLOWNTERGEIST]

Clowntergeist follows Emma, a college student who, like me, has a crippling fear of clowns. She is forced to come face to face with her worst fear when an evil spirit in the body of a clown is summoned and is terrorizing the town she calls home. One by one Emma and her friends receive a balloon with the exact time and date of when this clown will appear to kill them written on it. After receiving her balloon, Emma comes to realize that she has only two days left to live, and must fight against the clock to find a way to survive..and stop the Clowntergeist[who, according to IMDb,isnamed “RibcageThe Clown“] once and for all! Does this sound like something you would be interested in watching? While there may not be an official release date yet, you should still check out the trailer below!

Between the gore and the greasepaint, Clowntergeist looks like a terrible, yet fun horror film. I find myself genuinely curious to find out how Emma kills this haunted circus freak! Does this look like Your kind of film? Or are you, like me, afraid of clowns and will be watching through your fingers in the theater? Let me know your thoughts in a comment or two! Be sure to alsofollow meover on my Facebook page! [we’re at over 180+ likes – let’s get to 200!] By clicking that “like” button, you’ll see everypost from warrenisweird the verymoment it’s been “gone live” online; and I alsoshare links to articles and pictures/videos that will not be featured here on the blog. So go followover there too! Every “like” helps me a ton, giving me the ability to write more posts for you to read, so be sure to tell the horror enthusiast in your life to do the same, and share The Facebook Page with your family and friends!

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Remember back in March of 2016 when I wrote about how we’re getting a Slender Man documentary? [full post here] For those that don’t remember, “Beware The Slender Man” is an HBO film that follows two twelve year old girls who stabbed their friend in 2014. The catch here is, they didn’t stab her once, but 19 times. Their reasoning? Slender Man made them do it. The stories and the interviews caught my attention so much, that I even shared my thoughts, talking about how it’s insane that he has gained such a fan base that actual attempted murders are happening in “His name.” I mean, this is truly evil stuff.. I want to talk about that documentary again today, and how Irene Taylor Brodsky uses this real life event – which I’ll get more into in a minute – and the [fictional] disturbing creepypasta character in order to explore the effect that Internet lore has on real-life actions. Sit and get comfortable, cause this won’t be pretty.

I’m sure we’ve all been made aware in our lives on several different occasions that the Internet can be an extremely scary place when it wants to be. Between things like “The Dark Web” and “The SCP Foundation,” the most notorious – and probably the most well known – of all fictional online entities is the distorted and featureless “Boogyman” known only as “The Slender Man,” who happens to be the star of the upcoming documentary; at least by name.

But let’s get into some back story, just what the hell happened back in 2014? It all started in May, in the town of Waukesha, Wisconsin when a bloodied teenage girl was found; with 19 stab wounds. The ones responsible were two schoolmates, one of which was her best friend, and the motivation behind this heinous attempt at murder was their shared belief that killing this younger girl would please The Slender Man. I won’t get too much into it, as doing so might dull the effect of the documentary itself, but the basic concept – where an online myth inspires [two] misled children to stab another child – is actually quite scary all on its own; add in those interrogation scenes and you’ve got a chilling [yet compelling] story.

Beware The Slender Man made its debut at South by Southwest earlier this year, with HBO Documentary Films stepping in to distribute over its network, HBO Go and HBO Now, with critical response being largely positive. This is a good thing, as it more or less forces viewers to put a lot more consideration into how often they [and their kids] are tapped into the online virtual world of the Internet. Beware The Slender Man will make its debut on HBO on Tuesday, January 17 2017. Now, for the moment you’ve all been waiting for: the actual trailer. I will warn however, that due to it’s true story content, it can be very difficult to watch/hear what the two girls say. Otherwise, enjoy!

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What a week. From working almost every day to sleeping the whole day, [because of work] this week has been torture. I’ve been insanely busy and when I do get a free minute, I don’t want to do anything productive. This of course, includes writing on here. But now, it’s been over a week since I wrote about the awesome horror novel Dwelling and I’ve been feeling antsy to get back into writing – so here we are.

Naturally, when I woke up this morning, I did my usual routine: make a coffee, turn on my computer, and search the Internet for new and exciting things that are happening in the movie world. The first thing I notice is today’s topic – and it’s something I’ve been meaning to go over in more detail; especially after it was announced. But now we have a trailer, and…I’m skeptical. Let’s talk about it though, let’s talk Martyrs – the remake.

If you’ve seen the original Martyrs film, [which is both fantastic as it is terrifying] you’ll no doubt notice that this trailer makes seems to look more like a mean-spirited take Pascal Laugier’s original 2009 French film. It also seems to take awaya lot of the mystery that the original had, only to try and make it “scarier” by filling it will even more torment and violence. Is this a good thing? Not entirely. Out of curiosity, I looked up some of the reviews for early viewers of this remake, and many were unenthusiastic, saying it lacked the same intense feeling that the original had. Not to mention, the original pushed their R-rating, while this remake is getting PG-13 – so…there’s that. I’m not saying all PG-13 horror is bad, I mean Insidious, Gremlins, and even Fire In The Skywere all rated PG-13; and I love these films. I just feel this means that this version of Martyrs is going to dramatically toned down.

As it turns out though, Anchor Bay recently set January 22, 2016 as a limited theatrical and Digital HD release of this reboot, which will eventually arrive on VOD, DVD and Blu-ray on February 2, 2016.. Feels kind of quick, doesn’t it? For those that don’t know what Martyrs is about – at least this version – here’s a plot synopsis and only you can be the judge if this movie sounds like your cup of tea. [or in my case; coffee]

“Ten-year-old Lucie flees from the isolated warehouse where she has been held prisoner. Deeply traumatized, she is plagued by awful night terrors at the orphanage that takes her in. Her only comfort comes from Anna, a girl her own age. Nearly a decade later and still haunted by demons, Lucie finally tracks down the family that tortured her. As she and Anna move closer to the agonizing truth, they find themselves trapped in a nightmare – if they cannot escape, a martyr’s fate awaits them…“

So does it seem worthwhile? I mean, maybe. I enjoyed the original [as extreme as it is] for what it was. It was violent, brave, and extremely horrific. This quick “Americanized” remake, seems to come off as toned down, but we won’t really know until it’s been watched. It has the same fearful elements of the original, but I can’t tell if there’s going to be the same horrific feeling that the came with the original French film. There’s already talks about how this remake is going to have a “happier ending to appease North American audiences”, so that alone has me concerned for the end result of this film.

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One thing that I’m becoming more and more of a fan of, is holidaythemed horror movies. Whether we’re talking ones that take place on Halloween or on St. Patrick’sDay, movies that have their story revolved around such a holiday are a guilty pleasure of mine. 2015 is quickly proving to have a wealth of holiday horror headed our way, with Michael Dougherty‘s Krampus, and now, Grant Harvey and Steven Hoban‘s very own A Christmas Horror Story! Like most cases in most holiday themed horror films, the last place you want to be alone on the Christmas Holidays is in a small town. In the upcoming film A Christmas Horror Story, the small town in question is none other than Bailey Downs. The film will follow five different [yet, interwoven] stories that take each take place on Christmas:starting with one which is told by a festive radio host, another follows a family who brings home more than just a Christmas tree, a student-made documentary becomes a living nightmare, a Christmas spirit terrorizes the naughty [and the nice!], and also: Santa Claus slaying evil Elves! If this sounds like something you’d be interested in watching, then I’ve got exciting news for you: the synopsis for the film has been released, and so has the trailer! Catch up and read the synopsis down below!

“Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy, peace and goodwill. But for some folks in the small town of Bailey Downs, it turns into something much less festive. When Krampus – the anti-Santa who punishes the naughty children – is summoned by a young boy, everyone’s fight for survival begins..”

you can’t not say that Santa looks pretty bad ass in this screenshot!

Another awesome thing to note about this film [which I’m sure you’ll notice in the trailer] is that a certain famous actor appears: none other than William Shatner! I mean, if that doesn’t sell you on A Christmas Horror Story, I don’t know what will! A Christmas Horror Story is scheduled for theatrical release on October 2, 2015 and I haven’t been this excited for a film involving Christmas in a long time.. Be sure to check out the trailer for A Christmas Horror Story at the bottom of this paragraph, and let me know what you thought about the trailer for the film. Is it a film you’d consider watching? Or do you think it looks like B-Movie garbage that’s trying too hard to be a cult classic?

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I hope you’re excited – because I certainly am. Because It’s finally landed: The Human Centipede III trailer is here; and it’s going to be a good one! Up until now, all we had was a teaser poster [as seen above] and a sound clip – which, realistically, doesn’t tell us much. The film will be released to [limited] theaters and Video On Demand on May 22, and I’m fucking stoked. Now, the cool thing about these films is the first film had Dieter Laser, the sequel had Laurence R. Harvey, and now this third and final film has bothof themworking together; along with series newcomer Eric Roberts..because he’s still relevant , somehow.

I remember seeing the firstHuman Centipede film and being upset at how it played out – being almost mad that it was more of a “mind-fuck” of a film, where we saw little to no gore. It wasn’t nearly as bad [though, it was pretty inappropriate] as people online had made it sound.. and then I saw the sequel. The sequel was what I expected from the first film; and more! It was extremely gruesome, it was violent, and it was fucked. It still stands as one of the only films I cringe at! [that teeth knock-out scene, though!] Now we have The Final Sequence, and it’s looking crazy, really crazy – Almost to the point where it’s laughable, but for some odd reason – I’m getting more and more excited for it! I mean, just how can they top the first two films?

Like I said above, we finally got the trailer [which will be posted at the end] for the final sequence andfor some reason, I’m actually looking forward to the film. It looks weird, it looks all kinds of wrong, but most of all: it looks fun to watch. [never thought I’d say that about this series..] Although the films are fucked, I have to hand it to Tom Six, he definitely has a way with making sequels. These films are finally coming to an end, so here’s hoping it goes out with a bang! [fun fact: it’s supposed to be filmed in such a way, that all three films can be watched together: like a legitimate centipede. Well played, Tom Six]

Synopsis:

“Bully prison warden Bill Boss [played by Dieter Laser], leading a big state prison in the US of A, has a lot of problems; his prison statistically has the highest amount of prison riots, medical costs and staff turnover in the country. But foremost he is unable to get the respect he thinks he deserves from his inmates and the state Governor. [Eric Roberts] He constantly fails in experimenting with different ideas for the ideal punishment to get the inmates in line, which drives him, together with the sizzling heat, completely insane! Under threats of termination by the Governor, his loyal right hand man Dwight [Laurence R Harvey] comes up with a brilliant idea: A revolutionary idea which could change the American prison system for good and save billions of dollars. An idea based on the notorious Human Centipede movies, that will literally and figuratively get the inmates on their knees, creating the ultimate punishment and deterrent for anyone considering a life of crime. Having nothing to lose, Bill and Dwight create a jaw-dropping 500-person prison centipede.”

Even just reading that synopsis concerns me: I mean, a 500 person centipede? Talk about insane! the thing is though, Tom Six, the director/writer of these notorious films; has stated this one isn’t going to be “as bad” as the first two films. Does this mean it won’t be as gory as Full Sequence? I guess we’ll have to see. Don’t take all this from me head on though, check out the trailer for yourself below!

How do you feel about a thirdHuman Centipede film? Are you a fan of these films or are they films that just shouldn’t have been made in the first place? With Final Sequence being the final film, and I can promise it’ll be reviewed as soon as I get the chance to watch it! Just as a reminder, the film is being released on May 22, 2015 – which is coming closer everyday. Let me know what you think in a comment or two.

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Now before anyone jumps at me, I’m fully aware that it’s Friday, which usually means that I’d be writing a FRIDAY FUN FACT today; however a trailer finally came out for what looks to be my most anticipated movie of 2015: Digging Up The Marrow. This isn’t the first time I’ve talked about this movie though, the last time being back in December about it’s group of posters [read the first post here] but with a trailer finally released, [as of today] I can confirm how awesome this movie seems to be shaping up to be! Based on the trailer, the movie is creepy looking, it has the Adam Green charm, and best of all; Adam Greenactually stars in the film! [keep an eye open for a mask based on Victor Crowley in the trailer!] For those who don’t know, Digging Up The Marrow‘s official synopsis is as follows:

“What if the ghastly images and abominations haunting our collective nightmares actually exist? Writer/Director Adam Green sets out to make a documentary exploring this tantalizing premise after being contacted by a mysterious ex-cop named William Dekker. Dekker claims he can prove that “monsters are real” and insists these grotesque creatures are actually just forgotten, but hideously deformed humanoids inhabiting a vast, underground metropolis of the damned [known as “The Marrow”]. Determined to expose the truth, Green embarks on a bone-chilling odyssey and gets more than he ever bargained for when he dares to dig up the Marrow.”

The trailer begins with a voice over stating that in every society, there are the deviants; which I assume is referencing the monsters. These monsters are based on the art of Alex Pardee, [who also stars in the film] who also designed the posters in my original Digging Up The Marrow post. [check out Pardee‘s art blog here] With the trailer’s flashing lit up creatures, and dark/moody atmosphere; it’s no wonder why this movie looks so damn exciting – Digging Up The Marrow is starting to look like theAdam Green film fans have been waiting for! [myself included!]

Oddly enough, the movie has actually been in production since 2010, but only recently wrapped up in August 2014. On December 8th, 2013 , as part of film critic Harry Knowles‘ [from AintItCoolNews] yearly Butt-numb-a-thon 24-hour film celebration, Adam Green and Alex Pardee surprised the audience by showing up at the Alamo Drafthouse Theater in Austin, Texas at 6:00am only to unveil a “not quite finished” version of the film, though Green specially requested that the audience to not to review the film until it is 100% complete. The comments on the “not quite completed” film after the screening were extremely positive and the crowd reportedly laughed, screamed, and even jumped out of their seats as they watched the film! [this sounds fantastic!]

Words cannot express just how excited I really am for this movie. as a large fan of both Adam Green andDigging Up The Marrow definitely looking to be fucking fantastic, especially for a monster film; which I tend to be a fan of as well! The movie is getting itself a theatrical release on February 20th, 2015 with a planned DVD/Blu-Ray release in late March. But, if you’re still not convinced somehow, check out the film’s official trailer, below and leave a comment or two, explaining what you did or didn’t like about the trailer:

Every so often, there comes a time when a movie is released and you think you’re going to like it but something about it seems..off. This year’s movie in question for me is none other than: The Lazarus Effect. Now, because all that we have is the trailer, I can’t explain everything from the movie, just because it hasn’t been released yet. [the following description is based on the movie trailer] The movie takes place in modern day with a couple medical students [including, but not limited to, the lovely Olivia Wilde] who have developed something they call ‘The Lazarus Serum’ which supposedly can bring the dead back to life. It seems simple enough, but the only test-subject thus far has been a dog — which worked, but had some strange side effects. When this “dog” goes haywire, it attacks Zoe[Olivia Wilde‘s character] and effectively kills her? Not willing to accept it, Zoe‘s boyfriend [who happens to be one of the other students]insists that the Serum be used on her cause “he just can’t lose her”. It works, but something about Zoe seems different.. Through-out the trailer, flashes of “John 11” keep crawling across the screen so, after assuming it’s referencing the Bible, I looked into it: as it turns out, according to the King James Version of the Bible, John 11 marks the beginning of the telling of Lazarus, a man who has died but Jesus insists will be revived — regardless of how he died. This seems to shadow the movie in that the medical students are literally “playing God“. while The Lazarus Effect sounds [and based on the trailer, looks] like a half decent film, there’s one thing about it that concerns me — it’s being produced by the same people as the Paranormal Activity films. [which I must admit, I’m not an overly huge fan of] While this is just a trailer, I may end up seeing the film; just because.. [and Olivia Wilde, let’s be honest]The Lazarus Effect is slated to be released February 27, 2015. Check out the trailer below, and tell me what you think: does it look like it’s worth checking out — or is it just waste of everybody‘s time?

Inspired by the original Japanese Guinea Pig movies, one of which famously is known for having led Charlie Sheen to call the FBIunder the impression it was a real snuff film! This “chapter” promisesa “bouquet of guts and gore”, [hence the film’s title] and have thus released an extremelyNSFW trailer. [due to the graphic content of the following video, you might have to sign into Youtube to confirm your age]

Looking at the trailer above, it shows that some horror fans really can’t get enough of the gore. and for that reason, they will try to find the goriest film[s] they can find – whether it’s for entertainment purposes or to shock friends and/or family. Eventually, if they were to look hard enough, they’d come across The Guinea Pig films. [also known as “ギニーピッグ” or “Ginī Piggu”] Because not much is known about this “sequel” other than what the trailer has shown us, let’s talk about the original film[s] for a bit.

a face only a mother could love..

The [generalized] plot revolves around a man dressed as a samurai [played by Hino himself] kidnapping a woman, drugging her and taking her to his home. When they arrive, he then proceeds to dismember her and ends by finally adding her body parts to an extensive collection. These films are actually a seven-part series [yeah! you read that right! there are seven of these films!] of controversial Japanese gore horror films, which were made from the 1980-1990s. The series went on to become a blemish on the horror genre globally, mainly for the fact that the producer needed to prove that nobody was actuallyhurt or murdered! The producer of these “films”, Hideshi Hino, has claimed that the original concept for the movies, was to create a film adaptation of his manga work. The special effects were explained in the 1986 documentary Making Of Guinea Pig.

the “official” poster for the upcoming film..

So the real question here is how do you feel about this “movie” ? is it just mindless violence; or is it “art”? Let me know in a comment or two below! Also, note that I kept putting the word “movie” in quotations during this post- before I get a 1000000 questions as to why, it’s just that I really wouldn’t consider this cinema/art.. be sure to follow me over on Facebook, less than 40 more likes until 100! [I’d really appreciate it if you hit that “like” button!]